Global Finance News
07 Aug 2026, 15:51
Costco July Sales Rise 10.7% as Digital Growth Remains Strong
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) reported strong July sales growth, supported by higher comparable sales in the U.S. and continued strength in its digitally enabled business.
Net sales reached $23.12 billion for the four weeks ended August 2, up 10.7% from $20.89 billion a year earlier. For the first 48 weeks of the fiscal year, net sales increased 10.1% to $273.55 billion.
## Comparable Sales Rise 8.9%
Total comparable sales increased 8.9% in July, led by a 10.3% increase in the U.S. Canada comparable sales rose 4.2%, while other international markets increased 6.0%.
Excluding fluctuations in gasoline prices and foreign exchange rates, total comparable sales increased 6.6%. On the same adjusted basis, U.S. comparable sales rose 6.9%, Canada increased 4.9% and other international markets gained 6.6%.
Costco's digitally enabled business remained one of its fastest-growing channels, with comparable sales rising 17.7%, or 18.2% excluding gasoline and currency effects.
The July figures indicate that Costco continues to generate solid underlying sales growth across its warehouse and digital operations. With 48-week net sales now more than 10% above last year's level, the results reinforce the retailer's strong sales momentum heading toward the end of its fiscal year.
Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) reported strong July sales growth, supported by higher comparable sales in the U.S. and continued strength in its digitally enabled business.
Net sales reached $23.12 billion for the four weeks ended August 2, up 10.7% from $20.89 billion a year earlier. For the first 48 weeks of the fiscal year, net sales increased 10.1% to $273.55 billion.
## Comparable Sales Rise 8.9%
Total comparable sales increased 8.9% in July, led by a 10.3% increase in the U.S. Canada comparable sales rose 4.2%, while other international markets increased 6.0%.
Excluding fluctuations in gasoline prices and foreign exchange rates, total comparable sales increased 6.6%. On the same adjusted basis, U.S. comparable sales rose 6.9%, Canada increased 4.9% and other international markets gained 6.6%.
Costco's digitally enabled business remained one of its fastest-growing channels, with comparable sales rising 17.7%, or 18.2% excluding gasoline and currency effects.
The July figures indicate that Costco continues to generate solid underlying sales growth across its warehouse and digital operations. With 48-week net sales now more than 10% above last year's level, the results reinforce the retailer's strong sales momentum heading toward the end of its fiscal year.
